Rolex Other 17mm Yellow Gold Circa 1948 for Sale

The Rolex Other 17mm Yellow Gold Circa 1948 is for sale as a one-off piece. Rolex does not publish production figures, does not discount, and allocates its steel sport models years behind demand. That structure is most of why the secondary market prices the way it does.

The case measures 17mm in yellow gold. The movement is manual wind and has to be wound by hand.

Production dates to Circa 1948. The Rolex concealed dial watch is a rare and elegant creation that merges fine jewelry with Swiss watchmaking. Produced mainly in the mid 20th century, these pieces were designed to resemble luxurious bracelets, with the actual dial hidden beneath a hinged cover. Crafted in 18k gold, they were primarily made for women who wanted discretion and sophistication in equal measure.

Condition is stated as Pre-owned.

• Brand: Rolex
• Model: Other
• Family: Other
• Case size: 17mm
• Case material: Yellow Gold
• Movement: Manual Wind
• Dial: Silvered
• Year: Circa 1948
• Condition: Pre-owned
• SKU: ROL-OTH-NOREF-191

Available to buy as a one-off. Every watch is photographed individually, so the gallery shows the exact piece that ships.

Why this Rolex

Above all, we hold one Rolex rather than a restockable line. Therefore the watch in the gallery is the watch that ships to you. For example, we photograph the caseback and the clasp, not only the dial. Meanwhile, you can weigh it against Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm Rose Gold, or against Rolex Sky-Dweller 42mm Yellow Gold Stainless Steel 2026. Similarly, the rest of our Rolex watches and the wider watch collection move every week.

What the grade means

We authenticate every watch in house before listing it, so the grade above is ours rather than a consignor’s summary. However, condition language shifts from seller to seller, so we describe wear in plain words as well. Because magnetism upsets a balance spring, keep it away from magnets and hot water. In addition, who we are sets out the process.

Delivery and duties

We ship worldwide and insure every parcel, at no cost to you. However, import charges depend on where you live, so budget for them early. In short, the landed cost matters as much as the ticket price, and we set out the arithmetic in VAT, duty and the true landed cost. Meanwhile we post each arrival to our Instagram and Facebook on the day we photograph it. If this Rolex is not the one, read how platinum, gold and titanium wear next, then what to check on a pre-owned watch, and our privacy policy covers the rest.

Full delivery and returns terms